HOW TO REGISTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

The Disability Services for Students office (DSS) welcomes Sonoma State University students who are interested in receiving accommodation services related to their disability. All SSU students new to DSS (freshmen, transfer, and continuing students) who are seeking services through DSS are responsible for completing the following 3 steps before their academic accommodations may be provided.

Step 2: Provide Documentation

Provide supporting documentation on your disability, which is prepared by an appropriate professional and identifies the functional limitations associated with your disability.

Please Note: An I.E.P. or 504 Plan may supplement accepted documentation (e.g. a current psycho-educational assessment), but an IEP or 504 Plan generally is not sufficient by itself to document a disability.

Purpose of documentation:

To verify eligibility for accommodations;

To determine that the level of accommodations provided is appropriate to the nature and extent of the disability and its functional impact in the educational setting.

Documentation Necessary to Determine Eligibility for DSS Services

Students should be prepared to provide the following preferred disability-related documentation to DSS in order to determine eligibility for accommodation services.

If the documents listed below are not available to you, then please submit whatever documentation you have along with your Intake Form. You will be provided guidance on whether additional documentation will be necessary

Please provide a copy of your most recent eye examination results from an ophthalmologist or optometrist verifying your legal blindness or other visual impairment. In general, this refers to a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the best possible correction, and/or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.

You still may be eligible for services if you do not meet this requirement, but have a visual impairment that significantly impacts your academic performance.

All relevant questions should be answered or the submission may be considered incomplete.

Step 3: Schedule an “Intake Appointment”

Meet 1:1 with a DSS staff member to determine appropriate accommodations. DSS considers factors such as the documentation from professionals specializing in the area of the student’s diagnosed disability, the student’s identified functional limitations, and the student’s input and accommodation history in regard to particular needs and limitations.

Schedule an “Intake Appointment” to register for services by calling (707) 664-2677 or visiting our office in Salazar 1049.